Hailing from Seattle WA, Ministry of Melodic Mayhem came together in 2006 to record the result of over five years of musical contemplation by Ibra Bordsen, the band's lead singer, songwriter and guitarist. Musically, the band successfully blends elements of classical music into a brilliant new brand of acoustic rock.

Ibra Bordsen was classically trained on the piano, but after hearing Van Halen, Metallica and Stevie Ray Vaughan as a teenager in the early 1990's, taught himself how to play the guitar. Upon his move to the Seattle area years later, he studied with opera legend Maestro David Kyle - who taught many of Seattle's premier rock vocalists (Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Ann Wilson, and Geoff Tate). He credits the combination of both his classical and rock backgrounds to help mold the band's exotic style.

Steve Sloan is the band's drummer. His explosive style is anchored in progressive roots (Rush, Dream Theater, King Crimson), and is characterized by shifting time signatures and intricate polyrhythms. Technically gifted, his acrobatic playing compliments band's overall accessible dynamic.

William Boyd is a classically trained violinist whose long resume include an impressive array of national names, such as Ray Charles, Luciano Pavoratti and Rod Stewart. Bill and Karen met when recording sessions for an estimated 1000+ violin arrangements for the music service company Muzak. Their virtuosity add an airborne, soaring quality to the band's aesthetic.

Karen Sorensen was classically trained, but has previously crossed over into rock as well, having played with many national acts such as Queensryche and the Transiberian Orchestra. Having lengthy professional rapport with Bill, they sightread most of Ibra's composed demanding parts as they were recording them for 'Flame In The Distance' - a testament to their experience and skill.

While a relative newcomer to the bass, Brandon Koeller's experience in a multitude of local Seattle bands and intuitive grasp of music made him the perfect fit for bass in the band's ambitious scope. Brandon deftly draws from many different genres, citing influences ranging from Rage Against The Machine to The Toasters, to create a thoughtful and impactful bass presence that melds seamlessly into the group's sound.